Maitland, Florida
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Maitland is a suburban city in Orange County
, Florida
, United States
, part of the Greater Metro Orlando area. The population was 12,019 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 14,172http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2004-04-12.xls. Maitland is home to the nationally recognized and Central Florida's only full time independent movie theater, Enzian Theater
, itself home to the Florida Film Festival. Maitland is also home to the Maitland Art Center
(formerly the Research Studio, 1937), which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
for its unique Mayan/Aztec sculptures, murals, and bas reliefs. Maitland is also home to the William H. Waterhouse House
Museum. In addition, in August 2005 the Maitland Little League team made it to the semifinals of the 2005 Little League World Series
.http://www.littleleague.org/media/2005ws-southeast.asp
which was built in 1838 on the western shore of Lake Fumecheliga (later Lake Maitland) during the Second Seminole Indian War. After the war the fort was torn down and the settlement remained. This settlement came to be called Maitland. After the civil war, the area was put into extensive citrus production. http://www.itsmymaitland.com/maitland_history.asp
More recently, it has become a suburb of Orlando
. Maitland's “historical corridor” encompasses old residences still standing and occupied in the Lake Lily-Lake Catherine area and extending through the central portion of the city. Several examples of these century old homes are: the Arthur O’Heir House (1885), Chadburne Hall or High Oaks (1890), the James Arch House (1885), the Robert L. Wagner House (1881) and the Hill-Stone House (1908).http://www.itsmymaitland.com/maitland_history.asp The area has always been a vacation spot because of its climate, location to theme parks and people. However, Maitland has recently become a location where affluent individuals have come to reside. Additionally, Electronic Arts
's Tiburon studio
, makers of the popular Madden NFL
series and NCAA Football series
, is located in Maitland.http://www.tiburon.com/ Maitland has many picturesque parks along lakes, which attract many boaters.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 5.7 square miles (14.8 km²). 4.6 square miles (11.9 km²) of it is land and 1 square miles (2.6 km²) of it (18.17%) is water.
of 2000, there were 12,019 people, 4,825 households, and 3,242 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,589.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,000.1/km²). There were 5,104 housing units at an average density of 1,099.5 per square mile (424.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.22% White, 9.73% African American, 0.12% Native American, 2.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.16% from other races
, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.97% of the population.
There were 4,825 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples
living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $62,500, and the median income for a family was $69,504. Males had a median income of $53,542 versus $30,256 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $37,290. About 3.5% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
. Today its 226 acres include over 400 businesses and over 45 office buildings.
Worldwide Brands
has its headquarters in Maitland.
Other local employers include:
SunRail
, a proposed regional commuter rail service, has proposed to build a passenger rail station in Maitland by sometime in early 2012. The plan is to have the first 31 miles (49.9 km) segment of the system (between DeBary and Sand Lake Road in Orange County) operational by 2013.
operates public schools in Maitland.
Private schools include:
Institutions of higher education include:
Orange County, Florida
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, part of the Greater Metro Orlando area. The population was 12,019 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 14,172http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2004-04-12.xls. Maitland is home to the nationally recognized and Central Florida's only full time independent movie theater, Enzian Theater
Enzian Theater
The Enzian Theater is a non-profit arthouse movie theater located in Maitland, Florida. The theater hosts the Florida Film Festival and several other local film festivals....
, itself home to the Florida Film Festival. Maitland is also home to the Maitland Art Center
Maitland Art Center
The Maitland Art Center is a historic site in Maitland, Florida. It was founded and designed by architect and artist J. Andre Smith in 1937. It is located at 231 West Packwood Avenue. On November 17, 1982, it was added to the U.S...
(formerly the Research Studio, 1937), which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
for its unique Mayan/Aztec sculptures, murals, and bas reliefs. Maitland is also home to the William H. Waterhouse House
William H. Waterhouse House
The William H. Waterhouse House is a historic home in Maitland, Florida. It is located at 820 South Lake Lily Drive, and was built in 1884 by carpenter William Waterhouse. On February 2, 1983, the house was added to the U.S...
Museum. In addition, in August 2005 the Maitland Little League team made it to the semifinals of the 2005 Little League World Series
2005 Little League World Series
-Pool play:The top two teams in each pool moved on to their respective semifinals. The winners of each met on August 28 to play for the Little League world championship.-All times US EDT-International:All times US EDT:Elimination round...
.http://www.littleleague.org/media/2005ws-southeast.asp
History
Maitland is one of the oldest incorporated suburban municipalities in Central Florida. Although the area was previously inhabited by native Americans, the town is named after Fort MaitlandFort Maitland
Fort Maitland was a military fort built by the United States Army at what is now Maitland, Florida. It was built in November 1838 as a supply depot during the Second Seminole War. The fort was named after Captain W. S. Maitland, who was injured during the Battle of Wahoo Swamp and later killed...
which was built in 1838 on the western shore of Lake Fumecheliga (later Lake Maitland) during the Second Seminole Indian War. After the war the fort was torn down and the settlement remained. This settlement came to be called Maitland. After the civil war, the area was put into extensive citrus production. http://www.itsmymaitland.com/maitland_history.asp
More recently, it has become a suburb of Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
. Maitland's “historical corridor” encompasses old residences still standing and occupied in the Lake Lily-Lake Catherine area and extending through the central portion of the city. Several examples of these century old homes are: the Arthur O’Heir House (1885), Chadburne Hall or High Oaks (1890), the James Arch House (1885), the Robert L. Wagner House (1881) and the Hill-Stone House (1908).http://www.itsmymaitland.com/maitland_history.asp The area has always been a vacation spot because of its climate, location to theme parks and people. However, Maitland has recently become a location where affluent individuals have come to reside. Additionally, Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts, Inc. is a major American developer, marketer, publisher and distributor of video games. Founded and incorporated on May 28, 1982 by Trip Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer games industry and was notable for promoting the designers and programmers...
's Tiburon studio
EA Tiburon
EA Tiburon is an Electronic Arts video game development studio located in Maitland, Florida, United States founded in 1994. It is located just north of the Orlando, Florida downtown area. It was formerly known as Tiburon Entertainment, which was acquired by EA in 1998.The studio is most well known...
, makers of the popular Madden NFL
Madden NFL
Madden NFL is an American football video game series developed by Electronic Arts Tiburon for EA Sports. The game series is named after Pro Football Hall of Famer John Madden, a well-known former Super Bowl-winning coach of the Oakland Raiders and color commentator...
series and NCAA Football series
NCAA Football series
NCAA Football is a football video game series in which you play as any current Division I FBS college team. This game is developed by EA Sports. Because of NCAA rules, current college players are not permitted to be used as the cover athletes...
, is located in Maitland.http://www.tiburon.com/ Maitland has many picturesque parks along lakes, which attract many boaters.
Geography
Maitland is located at 28°37′37"N 81°22′1"W (28.626926, -81.366961).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 5.7 square miles (14.8 km²). 4.6 square miles (11.9 km²) of it is land and 1 square miles (2.6 km²) of it (18.17%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 12,019 people, 4,825 households, and 3,242 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,589.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,000.1/km²). There were 5,104 housing units at an average density of 1,099.5 per square mile (424.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.22% White, 9.73% African American, 0.12% Native American, 2.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.16% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.97% of the population.
There were 4,825 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.01.
The median income for a household in the city was $62,500, and the median income for a family was $69,504. Males had a median income of $53,542 versus $30,256 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $37,290. About 3.5% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
The Maitland Center was established in 1982 adjacent to Interstate 4Interstate 4
Interstate 4 is a intrastate Highway located entirely within the state of Florida, United States. It goes from Interstate 275 in Tampa, Florida to Interstate 95 at Daytona Beach, Florida . It also has the Florida Department of Transportation designation of State Road 400, but only a small...
. Today its 226 acres include over 400 businesses and over 45 office buildings.
Worldwide Brands
Worldwide Brands
Worldwide Brands is a company that was founded by Chris Malta in 1999. It is a product sourcing research company whose primary function is to locate and qualify factory-authorized wholesale suppliers and wholesale manufacturers that are willing to sell to home businesses and Internet retailers. ...
has its headquarters in Maitland.
Other local employers include:
- EA TiburonEA TiburonEA Tiburon is an Electronic Arts video game development studio located in Maitland, Florida, United States founded in 1994. It is located just north of the Orlando, Florida downtown area. It was formerly known as Tiburon Entertainment, which was acquired by EA in 1998.The studio is most well known...
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-QSonny's Real Pit Bar-B-QSonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q is a large barbecue restaurant chain. It was founded by Sonny Tillman in Gainesville, Florida in 1968. Bob and Jeff Yarmuth, franchisees in the Orlando area, purchased the company in 1991 and moved the headquarters to Maitland, Florida...
- Fidelity Integrated Financial SolutionsFidelity National Information ServicesFidelity National Information Services, Inc. , also known as FIS, is a publicly traded corporation and is a global provider of banking and payments technology solutions, processing services and information-based services...
- Charles SchwabCharles SchwabCharles Schwab may refer to:*Charles M. Schwab , American steel magnate*Charles R. Schwab , founder of the eponymous brokerage*Charles Schwab Corp., an American based brokerage firm...
- SunGard Higher Education
SunRail
SunRail
SunRail is a planned commuter rail system in the greater Orlando, Florida area, linking Poinciana to DeLand through Downtown Orlando...
, a proposed regional commuter rail service, has proposed to build a passenger rail station in Maitland by sometime in early 2012. The plan is to have the first 31 miles (49.9 km) segment of the system (between DeBary and Sand Lake Road in Orange County) operational by 2013.
Notable Maitland natives and residents
- Andrea Jackson anchor of The Daily BuzzThe Daily BuzzThe Daily Buzz is a nationally syndicated breakfast television news and infotainment program. The show is produced by Fisher Communications and is owned and distributed by ACME Communications; it is broadcast every weekday morning from studios at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida...
- Buddy MorrowBuddy MorrowBuddy Morrow was an American trombonist and bandleader. He is known for his mastery of the upper range which is evident on records such as "The Golden Trombone," as well as his ballad playing.- His life :Morrow was once a member of The Tonight Show Band...
leader of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra - Scott StappScott StappScott Alan Stapp is an American musician and singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Creed, of which he is a founding member. His debut solo album, The Great Divide, was released in 2005. A second album, Between Lust and Love, is currently in production...
lead singer of Creed - Maxx Danziger drummer of Set It Off
- Jazzy DanzigerJazzy DanzigerJazzy Danziger is an American poet and editor.-Life and career:Danziger was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Maitland, Florida, a suburb of Orlando. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis and her MFA in Poetry from the University of Virginia, where she...
winner of the Brittingham Prize in PoetryBrittingham Prize in PoetryThe Brittingham Prize in Poetry is a major United States literary award for a book of poetry chosen from an open competition.The prize, established in 1985, is sponsored by the English Department at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is selected by a nationally recognized poet, The winner is... - Dante BichetteDante BichetteAlphonse Dante Bichette, Sr. is a former Italian-American Major League Baseball player. Bichette was a four-time All-Star as a member of the Colorado Rockies.-Career:...
former MLB player - Mike StanleyMike StanleyRobert Michael "Mike" Stanley is a former American college and professional baseball player who was a catcher in Major League Baseball for fifteen years...
former MLB Player - Chip Caray TBS' lead play-by-play announcer for Atlanta Braves and the #2 play-by-play man for College Football on TBS.
- Michael James NelsonMichael James NelsonMichael James Nelson is an American comedy writer and performer who has appeared on Music Television and the television show "Pretty Wicked" on the The Oxygen Network.- Early Life and Career :...
- Television Writer/Producer/Performer, best known for producing The Bachelor: RomeThe Bachelor: RomeThe Bachelor: Rome is the ninth season of ABC reality television series The Bachelor. The show was filmed in Rome, Italy. The season premiered on October 3, 2006...
, writing for MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, American Broadcasting CompanyAmerican Broadcasting CompanyThe American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
, DreamWorksDreamWorksDreamWorks Pictures, also known as DreamWorks, LLC, DreamWorks SKG, DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC, DreamWorks Studios or DW Studios, LLC, is an American film studio which develops, produces, and distributes films, video games and television programming...
, and appearing on The Oxygen Network's television series Pretty WickedPretty WickedPretty Wicked is a reality show on the Oxygen Network. The series challenges 10 women to put looks aside and compete to see who is the most beautiful on the inside. The winner receives a grand prize of $50,000. The show is hosted by Caridee English, winner of America's Next Top Model... - John M. PierceJohn M. PierceJohn M. Pierce was an American teacher and amateur astronomer.Pierce worked with Russell W. Porter to organize Stellafane, the observatory near Springfield, Vermont where amateur telescope makers still meet annually for the Stellafane convention...
writer on and promoter of amateur telescope makingAmateur telescope makingAmateur telescope making is the activity of building telescopes as a hobby, as opposed to being a paid professional. Amateur telescope makers build their instruments for personal enjoyment of a technical challenge, as a way to obtain an inexpensive or personally customized telescope, or as a... - George L. Chindahl author of A History of Circus in America
Education
Orange County Public SchoolsOrange County Public Schools
Orange County Public Schools is the public school district for Orange County, Florida. It is based out of the Educational Leadership Center, a seven-story building adjacent to the Amway Arena in Downtown Orlando. As of October 2009, OCPS has an enrollment of over 175,000 students, making it the...
operates public schools in Maitland.
- Dommerich Elementary School
- Lake Sybelia Elementary School
- Maitland Middle SchoolMaitland Middle SchoolMaitland Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Orange County Public Schools system. Their school mascot is the Golden Hawk. It is located in Maitland, Florida. Their principal is Mr. Eric Lundman. Maitland is an A school with potential International Baccalaureate students attending it. The...
- Hungerford Elementary School
Private schools include:
- Park Maitland School
- Orangewood Christian School
Institutions of higher education include:
- University of PhoenixUniversity of PhoenixThe University of Phoenix is a for-profit institution of higher learning. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Group Inc. which is publicly traded , an S&P 500 corporation based in Phoenix, Arizona...
-Orlando - ITT Technical InstituteITT Technical InstituteITT Technical Institute is a for-profit technical institute with over 130 campuses in 38 states of the United States. ITT Tech is owned and operated by ITT Educational Services, Inc. , a publicly traded company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. ITT Educational Services, Inc...
Points of interest
- Maitland Art CenterMaitland Art CenterThe Maitland Art Center is a historic site in Maitland, Florida. It was founded and designed by architect and artist J. Andre Smith in 1937. It is located at 231 West Packwood Avenue. On November 17, 1982, it was added to the U.S...
- Maitland Public Library
- Lake Lily - Location for the Maitland Art Festival
- William H. Waterhouse HouseWilliam H. Waterhouse HouseThe William H. Waterhouse House is a historic home in Maitland, Florida. It is located at 820 South Lake Lily Drive, and was built in 1884 by carpenter William Waterhouse. On February 2, 1983, the house was added to the U.S...
- Waterhouse Carpentry Museum
- Telephone Museum
- Maitland Historical Museum
- Enzian TheaterEnzian TheaterThe Enzian Theater is a non-profit arthouse movie theater located in Maitland, Florida. The theater hosts the Florida Film Festival and several other local film festivals....
- RDV SportsplexRDV SportsplexThe RDV Sportplex is a multi-purpose sports and recreation facility located in Maitland, Florida and is owned by Richard DeVos. RDV Sportsplex is a subsidiary of MVP Sports Clubs which operates seven facilities, five in Western Michigan and two in Orlando, Florida, which also houses the corporate...
- Jewish Community CenterJewish Community CenterA Jewish Community Center or Jewish Community Centre is a general recreational, social and fraternal organization serving the Jewish community in a number of cities...
(JCC) - Lake Maitland
- Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
- Howell Branch Nature Preserve and Park
- Maitland Community Park
- Lake Sybelia
- Lake Minnehaha
- Quinn Strong Park
- Maitland Farmer's Market
External links
- City of Maitland official site
- Maitland Art Center official site
- Maitland Historical Society
- Orlando Sentinel's Maitland community page
- Maitland Public Library
- Citizens Blog for Maitland